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Old May 16, 2026 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Old New Rider
All the same, eh? Try a GL-5 gear oil in your primary and tell us that.
There was a debate in another thread about which yellow metal was in an M8
 
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Old May 16, 2026 | 06:39 PM
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Never saw any yellow metal in a 6 speed primary, and the five speed primary only had yellow metal in the starter jackshaft bushing.

But unless a gear lube manufacturer specifically says it is ok for a Harley primary (as Harley gear lube is), there`s no reason to use it.

I don`t think there is a need for a GL-5 rated gear lube on a Harley of any type or year.
 

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Old May 16, 2026 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by NorthWestern
There was a debate in another thread about which yellow metal was in an M8
Fabulous.

Love the term, too.
 
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Old May 16, 2026 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by NorthWestern
There was a debate in another thread about which yellow metal was in an M8
I saw that too. Decided to stay away lol
 
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Old May 16, 2026 | 08:08 PM
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man...i thought winter was gone.
It snowed in the Tetons yesterday I believe.
 
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